Mini Medical School Wednesdays, Jan. 27 through Feb. 24 7-8:30pm (6:30pm refreshments) SIU School of Medicine south auditorium 801 N. Rutledge 545-2860 weekdays $10

Public education

SIU Medical School offers the public a fiveweek series of 10 presentations by SIU faculty physicians for only $10. What a deal to learn more about breast cancer, childhood obesity, chronic diseases, colon cancer, health care reform, influenza, preventive medicine, and new treatments for depression, infertility and stroke. Those completing the program receive a diploma. Pre-registration preferred.